October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 1316ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:49 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Graettinger IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Windy.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Graettinger IA
 43.18°N 94.79°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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